How do I start learning GIMP?

Beginner

1. GIMP Quickies. Use GIMP for simple graphics needs without having to learn advanced image manipulation methods.
2. Simple Floating Logo.
3. Making a Circle-Shaped Image.
4. Making a Heart Shape with Selections.
5. Layer Masks.
6. Basic Color Curves.
7. Your GIMP Profile (and You)
8. Image Formats Overview.

Is GIMP easy for beginners?

GIMP is a free to use, open-source answer to image editors looking for an Adobe Photoshop alternative. It’s also quite beginner friendly and has a thriving community filled with tips and tricks to help produce the alterations and revisions that your image requires.

Is there a free version of Photoshop?

Is there a free version of Photoshop? You can get a free trial version of Photoshop for seven days. The free trial is the official, full version of the app — it includes all the features and updates in the latest version of Photoshop.

Should I learn GIMP or Photoshop?

Both programs have great tools, helping you edit your images properly and efficiently. But the tools in Photoshop are much more powerful than the GIMP equivalents. Both programs use Curves, Levels and Masks, but real pixel manipulation is stronger in Photoshop.

What is a GIMP person?

gimp 2. / (ɡɪmp) / noun. US and Canadian offensive, slang a physically disabled person, esp one who is lame. slang a sexual fetishist who likes to be dominated and who dresses in a leather or rubber body suit with mask, zips, and chains.

Which is the best tutorial for using GIMP?

Use GIMP for simple graphics needs without having to learn advanced image manipulation methods. This tutorial walks through some basic image and layer manipulation techniques. How to create a circular-shaped image. An introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer.

Where can I find the user manual for GIMP?

You may have to install the help pages from a separate package (gimp-help), depending on how your version of GIMP was packaged. The user manual for the GIMP 2.10 release is available in 17 languages: The user manuals for older releases can be found at the GIMP Documentation page.

How to create a circular shape in GIMP?

This tutorial walks through some basic image and layer manipulation techniques. How to create a circular-shaped image. An introduction to using layer masks to modify the opacity of a layer. A first look at the Curves tool and adjusting color tones in an image. What the GIMP Profile is and how to use it.

Is there a built in help page for GIMP?

GIMP comes with a built-in help system. Once you have started the program, press F1 for context-sensitive help. You may have to install the help pages from a separate package (gimp-help), depending on how your version of GIMP was packaged.